Bruces Army Marches South and Reaches Castleknock, Within Sight of Dublin
Ireland · February
February 23, 1317
In May, 1316 Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert I (and, by parliamentary act, his heir), was inaugurated King of Ireland, though with less than full Irish …
February
Ireland
February 23, 1317
Ireland
In May, 1316 Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert I (and, by parliamentary act, his heir), was inaugurated King of Ireland, though with less than full Irish support. The English stronghold of Carrickfergus fell after a year-long seige. Famine beca